Deaths

Press, 30 December 1988, Page 33

Deaths

AITKEN, Karen Gordeena — On December 27, 1988 (peacefully), much loved daughter of Melba Lee and the late Olllver Aitken, and loved stepdaughter of the late John H. Lee; in her 38th year. Mum will miss you my sweet, caring and sharing all these years, but God knows best and has called you to rest. Flowers respectfully declined. The entire Funeral service for Karen will be held in the Knox Presbyterian Church, corner Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street, This Day (Friday), at 1.30 p.m. Academy Funeral Services.

BLYTH, Irene Jessie, of Wallingford Home, Temuka — On December 29, 1988 (peacefully), loved daughter of the late James and Janet Blyth, loved sister of Bert Gibb and the late Moira, Doreen Hayward and Douglas Blyth, loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. Messages to A. Hayward, Manse Road, Leeston. Private interment. W. Galbraith and Son, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z.

BURR, Joyce Hustwick, of Churchill Courts — On December 27, 1988, at Christchurch Hospital, loved only daughter of the late Arthur and Amelia Burr, and loved sister of the late Kenneth; aged 88 years. Garden flowers only, please. The entire Funeral service will be held In our chapel, 19 London Street, Christchurch, This Day (Friday), at 1 p.m. John Rhlnd, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.). CARR, Hector James — On December 28, 1988, with his family at his home. 8 Solent Street, Riverton, beloved husband of Iris, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Daphne, Ralph and Doreen (Merivale), Pam and Jim Smith (Invercargill), David and Julie (Wallacetown), Vic and Carol, Fiona and Max Milne (Nelson), Debbie and Tony Capp (Brisbane), and Stuart (Invercargill), and loved grandpop of all his grandchildren; aged 79 years. A service will be held in the Riverton Union Parish Church, Riverton, at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 1988, the Funeral leaving at the conclusion for the Riverton Cemetery. Messages to 8 Solent Street, Riverton. Macdonald and Weston, F.D.A.N.Z., Invercargill. CARR, Hector James — On December 28, 1988, at his residence, 8 Solent Street, Riverton, beloved husband of Iris, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Rose (Invercargill), and the late Gordon, Agnes and the late Graham (Papatotara), Mary and the late Robin (Ashburton), Jim and the late Faith Rodgers (’Timaru), and Wallace (Pukemaorl).

ELDER, Jack Ryman — On December 28, 1988 (suddenly), at his home, beloved husband of Win, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Barbara and Kevin (Nelson), Tony (Perth), Dennis and Edith (Calms), David and Robyn (Auckland), and Stephen and Christine (Canada), and a loved granddad of all his grandchildren; aged 75 years. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph's Catholic Church, Main North Road, This Day (Friday), at 1.30 p.m., Interment thereafter in the Avonhead Park Cemetery. Lamb and Hayward, Ltd. FLEMING, Tony — On December 27, 1988. More than a friend and will be sadly missed by all his sidecar pals in Christchurch. FOSTER, Thomas Henry (Tom) — On December 28,1988, at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, dearly loved husband of Dorothy (Dolly), 83 Charles Street, Blenheim, loved father and father-in-law of Tess and the late Geoff Mackie, Jim and Anne (Clarence Bridge), Lynette and Kevin Bensemann (Hawera) and a loved granddad and great-granddad. Loved brother of Rose Stewart and Ena Murray (Christchurch); In his 78th year. His Funeral service will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim, Tomorrow (Saturday), at 1 p.m., thereafter interment at the Fairhall Cemetery. Geoffrey T. Sowman, Ltd, Blenheim, F.D.A.N.Z. FOSTER, Thomas H. — On December 28, 1988, at Blenheim Hospital, loved son of the late James and Catherine, and dearly loved brother of Rose Stewart and Helena Murray, the late Mary-Jane Alexander, and John. GOSNELL, Kay Muriel — On December 27, 1988, at Christchurch (result of an accident), most dearly loved wife of Stephen, loved mother of Michelle and Leighton, loved daughter of Hilda and Neill Scadden (Christchurch), loved sister of Trevor and Russell, loved sister-in-law of Jenny, and loved aunty of Kimberley and Blair; aged 39 years. Sadly missed. If love could build a stairway, and memories make a lane, we would make our way to heaven and bring you back again. But God took you from us, and we must bear the pain, so wait for us In heaven, while on earth we must remain. Psalm xxlli, 4. Messages to 30 First View Avenue, Beachlands, Auckland. The Funeral service will be held In the East Auckland Christian Life Centre, 4 Bairds Street, Howlck, This Day (Friday), at 2 p.m. John Rhlnd, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.).

GOWER, Alice Veronice — On December 27,1988, at the Ashburton Hospital, dearly loved niece of aunty Jess. I loved you Alice. Inserted by her aunty Jess, Auckland.

GURNEY, Norman Francis, of Kirwee - On December 28, 1988, at The Princess Margaret Hospital (suddenly), dearly loved husband of Verna, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Fay Turner, Gloria and Hec Johnston (Darfield), Gall Freeman (Australia), and Maureen and John McQueen (Timaru), and a dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather; aged 72 years. Messages to 19 Steele Street, Christchurch 4. The Funeral service will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, 509 Johns Road, This Day (Friday), at 4.30 p.m. Blair-Kelly Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.). GURNEY, Norman Francis, of Kirwee - On December 28, 1988, dearly loved grandfather of Michelle and great-grand-father of Chontelle. You passed away yesterday, and broke all our hearts, the tears just flow like they are not going to stop, just because you are not here to see, we will always love you with deepest of our hearts, you’re forever loved gramps. Sadly missed, rest in peace; Michelle and Chontelle Turner. GURNEY, Norman Francis — On December 28, 1988, at The Princess Margaret Hospital (suddenly), dearly loved grandfather of Sharon, Deborah, Sonia, Michelle, Racheal and Justin Turner, Charmalne, Shane, Leanne and Lincoln Johnston, Kim and Aaron McQueen, Michael and Anthony Freeman (Australia).

GURNEY, Norman Francis — At The Princess Margaret Hospital (Suddenly), deeply loved father of Fay, and loving granddad of Rachel Dianne and Justin Gurney Turner. God saw that you were weary, the hill too steep to climb, so He gently closed your eyes and said peace be thine.